CVE-2016-2901: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-2901: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the PA_Theme_Creator application in IBM WebSphere Portal...

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the PA_Theme_Creator application in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 CF08 through CF10 and Web Content Manager allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that insert XSS sequences.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 23:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw affects IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 CF08 through CF10 and Web Content Manager. An attacker could trick an authenticated user into submitting a request that inserts XSS content through the PA_Theme_Creator application. Business risk depends on whether affected legacy portal levels remain deployed. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 CF08 through CF10 or related Web Content Manager deployments with PA_Theme_Creator reachable by authenticated users. Prioritize if affected WebSphere Portal systems are still in production, especially externally reachable portals. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation, but the issue can enable malicious content insertion through trusted users. Mitigation focus: Check IBM APAR PI62594 and advisory swg21983974 for official fixed levels or interim fixes.; Upgrade affected WebSphere Portal 8.5 CF08-CF10 deployments according to IBM guidance.; Restrict access to PA_Theme_Creator to users who require it..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 26, 2016, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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